WATER VIEWS of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains in a Garden Setting

Friday Harbor, Washington
$353 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

THE LOCATION IS SUNNY AND BRIGHT on the southwest side of San Juan with distant views of the mountains and the sea. The cottage is in a quiet setting on a 6 &2/3 acre horse ranch. This is a rural residential area. There are neighboring houses so you might expect to hear occasional landscaping maintenance.. The parcels in this area are from 5 to 10 acres. This property is NOT waterfront but water views. There is no immediate water access from this property, however, there is a lovely county beach within 20 minutes walking distance. The main house, where we live, is about 15 feet corner to corner from the cottage, however, there is privacy between with dense gardens and a decorative gate.. The guest cottage was here when we bought the property. We rarely use the cottage so we thought we would share it with others. Your privacy inside and near the cottage is assured; we will never intrude in your space, however, if you are seeking completed seclusion with absolutely no one nearby then this is NOT the place for you.
There are two outdoor patios. The one on the water side has a table & 2 chairs & a propane BBQ. The other smaller stone patio is on the opposite side in the garden with two chairs as well. The hot tub is in the garden between the main house and the cottage which is landscaped with dense foliage and fencing.

We are walking distance to secluded Eagle Cove with a sandy beach, great for relaxing & wading. Walk or drive the short distance to nearby American Camp National Park for hiking opportunities, more beaches and island history information at the ranger station. American Camp is about 2,000 acres of prairie, woods and miles of beaches.
You can expect to see us around the property tending to the garden and the horses.























The cottage is located on the sunny southwest side with views of the sea and the mountains. The cottage is situated on a 6 & 1/2 acre horse ranch in a quiet rural residential area with parcels ranging from 3 & 1/2 acres to 10 acres. The nearest neighbor is 250 ft. from the cottage and the next closest is about 350 ft. away. Though the main house is about 20 ft. from the guest cottage, it is private. There is no immediate access to the water, however, a 15 minute walk will take you to nearby Eagle Cove Beach and also to the entrance of American Camp National Park with more beaches & trails. Visitors can have beach fires at South Beach which is within the park boundary.
There are two patios adjacent to the cottage; one has a table & chairs and BBQ, The other patio on the opposite side is situated in a large perennial flower garden with chairs provided as well; a pleasant and shady spot to enjoy the hummingbirds and flowers. The hot tub is also in the garden.
















beach at American Camp Park.
We are just a 12 minute drive to Friday Harbor.

The interior design is a mix of world motifs acquired during our travels featuring oriental rugs, and European accessories and has a French Provence influence. There is also a lovely gas fireplace for romantic evenings.

Wake up to a view of a nature garden from your bedroom with a comfortable queen size bed. The elegant deluxe bathroom has a claw foot tub and toilet and vanity, Italian tiles and marble, heated floors and heated towel rack. The second bathroom has a lovely tiled shower with heated floors. Outside there is a patio with a table and chairs. Outside the French doors is a perennial flower garden.
CLEANING: The owner does all the cleaning and maintenance to the highest standards using disinfectant sprays and cleaners. All surfaces will be cleaned and the cottage will be aired out between guests, 30- 48 hours will be spaced between each renter.
CANCELLATION POLICY: 100% refund 14 days prior, 50% refund 7 days prior.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon monoxide detector On The Property But There Are Gas Appliances; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector With You On The Trip) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Used Humane Treatment Of Captive Wild Animals Local Artist Showcase Recycling Unit Size: 615 Sq Ft (57 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Area Rugs In Room Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 03:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Leslie M.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    Stunning location, super friendly hosts, and darling cottage equipped with everything we needed.

  • Katelyn C.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Mary and Fred’s guest cottage was an absolute dream. The views are exceptional! We loved the location being so conveniently close to Friday Harbor and Cattle Point, as we spent lots of time out there. The Guest Cottage was absolutely beautiful and had anything you needed. We cannot recommend this place more! We will certainly be back!

  • Thomas S.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Enjoyed the country setting with a view of the ocean along with the flowers.The cottage was very clean and had everything you needed. Be sure to check out the bakery by the airport in Friday Harbor along with a whale watching trip.

  • Jacob Z.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 31, 2025

    We had an amazing stay with Jeff and Mary for our honeymoon on San Juan Island, the cottage was beautiful and it seemed like every convenience and detail had been taken care of. We loved the sunset views and visits from the dogs and cats on the farm. We still got to enjoy our privacy and plenty of hot tub time, we highly recommend a stay here!

  • Norman S.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    Really cute cottage by the sea!! Nice host couple. Lots to do on San Juan Island!

  • Patrick and Shar....

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    This cottage is amazing. All aspects of check in were carefully thought out and easy to follow. The kitchen facilities are beautiful, very thoughtfully planned, and clean.

  • Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    This property is as advertised, I have nothing but praise for this property and Mary and Fred were GEEAT HOST! I would not hesitate to stay here in the future…

  • Connor H.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    We had a wonderful five-night stay at Fred and Mary’s charming garden cottage. The house was absolutely perfect—cozy, artistic, and full of character. Staying in Friday Harbor was a dream in itself, and this cottage truly made the experience even more special.The surrounding landscape was beautiful and peaceful, and the presence of animals around the property added a delightful touch that made our stay even more joyful.Fred and Mary were thoughtful hosts, and we felt warmly welcomed throughout our stay. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and inspiring escape.

  • Mark C.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Simply wonderful

  • Kristi H.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    The property was wonderful! Beautiful view of the water. Charming setting with amazing and private gardens. The owners live in the main house next door and were very welcoming. Exceeded our expectations in every way.

  • Rachelle M.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    Enjoyed all the animals that greeted us. Cozy cottage that had all the amenities we needed,

  • Louise S.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Very short drive into Friday Harbor. Beautiful view of the sound. Clean nice property. The only negative was spotty WiFi. Could be because of their location. Short drive to cattle point and American camp national park. Very enjoyable!!

  • Byron V.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    A wonderful home to relax in, with the description and pictures matching what we experienced. The owners were helpful, yet also let us be. Close to Friday Harbor and the American Side of the National Historic Site. Easy access to the rest of the island. Perfect!

  • Lucy C.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    The cottage was the perfect place for a wonderful get away on San Juan Island. Mary is a very creative artist and has decorated the cottage beautifully and provided absolutely everything we needed for our stay. The gardens are filled with fantastic flowers and the patio and view are a great place to enjoy meals. We hope to return soon!

  • Kevin F.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 1, 2024

    Our stay was OUTSTANDING-read no more and book the cottage with Mary if its available! We stayed for 3 nights celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary! The location is perfect-just a quick 15 minute or less drive from the Ferry & Friday Harbor or a 25 minute bike ride for riders. Mary greeted us along with a beautiful flower bouquet from her amazing garden & art work in the house!! The cottage & description is even better when you arrive! A wagon to help transport your items to the cottage. A beautiful view & sunsets every night of the Strait of Juan de Fuca & Victoria. The cottage is beautiful, colorful & very comfortable & has a BBQ if you wish. Has a gas fireplace & hot tub access. Mary has a notebook with suggested restaurants, locations to visit and things to do with great maps. Cell coverage on the island is spotty so take the maps. We rode our E-bikes to Friday Harbor & explored the town & enjoyed lunch. Explored San Juan Island National Park-great hike & exploration to Grandma's Beach-saw 10 sea otters & lots of rabbits, & Roche Harbor. Had a fabulous meal at Oyster Tale in Friday Harbor, another great meal in Roche Harbor at McMillin's Dining room-make reservations & another good meal with great service at Downriggers. Spring Street Deli makes amazing sandwiches-close to a great book store. Thanks to Mary and Fred for opening their wonderful, beautiful, peaceful and relaxing property!

  • Marly S.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2024

    Stayed Sep 10, 2024

    Loved this place and the style with which it was done. Very comfortable. We liked being away from town yet only 10 minutes. Perfect for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine with views of the water. I needed strong WiFi to work and that was problematic. The owners were very responsive to this problem. If u depend on WiFi for work u may need to check if that has been taken care of. I drove into town and used the public library’s wifi. I’d still stay here again.

  • Bill & Nancy M.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 6, 2024

    Our seven day stay at Mary and Fred’s garden cottage was amazing and so were our hosts.The house was perfect and had all we needed. I cooked every day and it was so wonderful to have everything in a kitchen I needed to prepare our meals. The bed, pillows, and sheets were the best which made a for wonderful nights sleep!

  • Michelle C.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 23, 2024

    Noce, quiet location with beautiful views and amenities

  • Andrew G.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    We had a wonderful experience staying here! The property was stunningly beautiful and immaculately kept, with a beautiful view of the water. Everything was clean, comfy, and relaxing. Fred and Mary went out of their way to provide plenty of information about activities, restaurants, places to go/directions. There were a couple of hiccups with communication after we got there, but otherwise it was a lovely stay. Can't recommend enough (especially the hot tub).

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